Child Health Research - for lifelong health and well-being
Children are not small adults: at every age, they are unique. Preventing stressors and treating illnesses in babies and children have lifelong benefits. Our institute is devoted to child health research in a wide spectrum of disciplines – all focused on better lifelong health and well-being for children, families and communities.
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5-Year Impact Report (2021-2025)
This Report shows what's possible when a community commits to the health and well-being of children and families. Over the past five years, our researchers, clinicians, partners, and supporters have continued to propel ACHRI into one of Canada’s most active and collaborative child and maternal health research communities.
New Centre for Research & Innovative Care Update
Plans are advancing to increase inpatient capacity at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and to build a new pediatric “Centre for Research & Innovative Care”, thanks to an initial $2 million investment from the Government of Alberta and an additional $2 million from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
One Child Every Child
A Canada-first research initiative with a vision for all children to be healthy, empowered and thriving.
Featured news
Graduate student program turns research into real-world impact
Student opportunity returns and applications are now open to get hands-on experience in maternal and child health
Azrieli Accelerator and Owerko Centre 2026 Catalyst Grants recipients announced
Supporting new discoveries in neurodevelopmental research at UCalgary
UCalgary postdoctoral researchers win awards for innovation
Five faculties represented in annual award recognizing research with societal impact
UCalgary study brings families closer to answers about rare neurodevelopmental disorders
Research reveals why different CELF2 variants can lead to different childhood neurological symptoms